long time no post, anyway, here is a new awesome little feature I was able to add to my homemade Synology NAS.
It will add the possibility to receive airplay streams for music and plays them directly to the connected USB speakers!
I am just spreading the word of this, all credit to Lost Carrier! His blog.
1) Make sure the speakers work with Synology by installing the AudioStation and test some files with it.
2) Make sure AudioStation runs after every reboot. This is necessary.
3) Go over to here and grab the latest version of Shairport for Synology. Maybe the author will add it to the Syno Community Packets soon, too.
4) Install the packet.
5) If you don't know which architektur you are on, log onto your Synology with ssh and enter this as root account, password is the same as ethe admin passowrd for the web GUI. Google if you don't know how to log on wih ssh.
uname -a
This should show you the CPU/architektur type! Grab the right packet and enjoy!
To controll the volume, go over to the AudioStation and use the Volumebar there in case it is not loud enough! Worked for me. Put it to full retard :-) and then use the iPhone/iPad or whatever to reduce again to good level via Airplay.
I am using this combined with TuneBlade to stream my music to my high-end speakers from Bowers&Wilkins, which are USB-connected to get the best sound from. As I don't want my Ultrabook to be connected to those while roaming through my flat, this is the best option for me enjoying wireless high quality audio from my Windows 7 machine!
